Episode 36 Increasing Milk Output While Pumping
There are so many different aspects to breastfeeding, but did you know that milk supply is really just a hormonal process?
Understanding the different hormones behind breastfeeding can help you to increase your milk supply while pumping. It also allows you to make sense of why you might be struggling, what your body actually needs (and exactly what it doesn’t need!) when breastfeeding and the mechanics of pumping in a way that’s right for you.
In today’s episode, host and lactation consultant Lo Nigrosh gives us the lowdown on how prolactin and oxytocin drive milk production, and why avoiding stress is so important to making milk.
Her advice includes creating as low-stressful an environment as possible by playing your favorite music, enjoying your favorite snack or warm drink and to only pump for as long as the milk is flowing.
Tune in to be empowered on your breastfeeding journey, and learn how to make the most of pumping!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Milk supply is hormonal
Getting to know the breastfeeding hormones
The dreaded stress hormone
The importance of creating a stress-free environment
Increasing milk output while pumping
Pump frequently for less time
Why you might need smaller flanges — and how to get properly sized
Getting the milk to flow!
Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more episodes!
Join The Milk Making Minutes Facebook Group to talk about the structural barriers that make breastfeeding so difficult and discuss how we chip away at them..
To get individualized lactation support from me, Lo-- go here!
Here is the Flange Fit Guide from Babies in Common
To buy books about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting and support the show while doing it, go to my bookshop!
Follow me on IG @milkmakingminutespodcast to laugh about breastfeeding and to see photos of guests!
